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City Centre Secret Surprise. As low as $150.00 nite. Avail immediately

City Centre Secret Surprise. As low as $150.00 nite. Avail immediately

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NOT just an ordinary BNB
life is not a dress rehearsal!!!
Full new stainless steel kitchen
morning coffee
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Overview of City Centre Secret Surprise. As low as $150.00 nite. Avail immediately

Reviews
9.4 out of 10 Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6102 sq m

Popular amenities

  • PoolPoolPool
  • Hot tubHot tubHot tub
  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi

Check out the area

Map
Victoria, BC
  • Popular LocationChinatown3 min drive
  • Popular LocationVictoria Harbour5 min drive
  • Popular LocationVictoria Clipper Ferry Terminal6 min drive
  • AirportVictoria, BC (YYJ-Victoria Intl.)22 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

2nd bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Living room

1 Queen Bed

Master

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Main

+1
Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

City Centre Secret Surprise. As low as $150.00 nite. Avail immediately


License 00043822
This Romantic getaway is a 5 minute walk to everything or a 3 minute drive to inner harbour. Newer home, 3 flat screen TVs & 4th at the hot tub. Shaw 500 internet, with blue Curve TV, amplifiers, cable, Blue tooth speakers for your cell phone music,. monitored 24/7 by ADT, new commercial sized laundry off kitchen. All stainless steel gas appliances under sunlit skylights. Separate shower & jacuzzi tub . (Both for two) . 2 Br 1 Ba, 1,100 sf. Air conditioned. Enjoy your breakfasts in a private garden under a Mediterranean styled vine covered grape arbour (You are the chef) or seat yourself in the sun at the covered outside bar in the secluded private lounging oarea with a private 2 person hot tub and sauna in the rear garden. Two private fern shaded swings will convert to private beds where you can spend your nights safely under the stars. . Very private unaccessible rear yard. (8-9 ft solid cedar fencing with 20 ft hedges. All centred in a safe warehouse area right in town. ( one block off Douglas.) Street is one block long and after 4:30 pm my pup chases balls on it , in the middle of the city.! Very quiet. Sleep soundly . Minutes walks to everything. Restaurants (dozen) , newest Uptown mall and food court. 10 minute walk( Walmart) , Tillicum mall: 15 minutes (6 cinemas), & largest Mayfair mall: 5 minutes. Canadian Legion and local pubs: A&W, Subway, Dennys. Tims, McDonalds , KFC, Wendy’s, red Lion, pizza shop all within 10 min walk or I will drive you and with a phone call, pick you up ( up to 10 pm ) or take a long walk (or bike )along the famous Galloping Goose Trail , (next door) where you can walk to Sooke or Sidney or until you are tired; then phone me and I will come and pick you up . Or, It’s only just a short 20 minute walk to a scenic waterfront pub style restaurant along the beautifully treed Galloping Goose Trail. Parking is off the street at your door; monitored on your phone. You really do Not need a car. 5 mins walk to bus. $2.50 bus fare takes you as far as Sydney or Sooke or $5.00 lets you ride all day. faster than your car. Retired Realtor (Estevan/Souris prairie boy) sometimes lives in separate suite. (You don't drink and drive in Victoria. First offence will cost you approx $4,300.00.) zero Tolerance here. Cab fare with tip $12.00 to inner harbour or 5 minutes by car. Also included are book shelves loaded with exceptional table top publications of rare and very interesting topics . You are not in a 'rental' unit here. You are in my home... minus my toothbrush. That's all I took when I moved out. Services with a smile, unmatched in Victoria at any price. Minimum stay 30 days with 50% discount
(Note: property has been directly booked from Jan 3 to Sep 30 2022 by one party )




1. Free pickup & return from Swartz Bay Ferry or YYJ airport or where ever necessary
2. Free drop off & pickup for your shopping trips etc. ( if I’m in town)
3. Maximum 15 minutes walking distance to all shopping and professional services you will ever need
4. My fully furnished home with every kitchen appliance, separate bedroom TVs (3), heating and air conditioning set to your personal temperature.. if I don’t have it, I’ll get it for you.
5. Priced far below competition with all the extra services supplied
6. When you are here, you are my only guests in residence
7. Play your own music on your phone with Blue Tooth speakers (just ask)
8. This home is cleaned by a one time military drill sargeant ... me
9. Very easy going congenial host.
9.5 high chair and play pen
10. People’s life stories are the most interesting. I would like to hear yours .

And please note…
VRBO is very greedy.I have never declined a booking contrary as shown. I can sleep 6 adults, or I can handle 1 small dog (15 lbs) and I do not do parties etc. It’s in my listings. If you call with 2 dogs or 8 adults etc my unit cannot handle that. VRBO call it a “decline” whereas the guest should have never tried to book. VRBO more interested in making money than keeping both guests and hosts comfortable .

Property manager

Gary Brailsford.
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Amenities

Pool
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 23
Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
All ages

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 20 lbs per pet (limit one pet total)
Possible small trained dog.Damage deposit require

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas
Smoking outside in garden areas. No warnings given
* Bathroom jacuzzi off at 11:59pm* *Please shower before using hot tub. See house info sheet* * No wet/hard soled shoes/ladies heels on floors
Check out house rules on arrival
Please note min stay is 30 days , NOT 28 as listed on Verbo form (can’t change)

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is not required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Victoria

This vacation home is located in Burnside, a neighborhood in Victoria, and is next to a golf course and on the waterfront. Victoria Harbour and Victoria Clipper Ferry Terminal are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Butchart Gardens. Traveling with kids? Consider Royal BC Museum and Victoria Bug Zoo. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with ecotours and mountain climbing.
Map
Victoria, BC

What's nearby

  • Chinatown - 3 min drive
  • Victoria Harbour - 5 min drive
  • Victoria Clipper Ferry Terminal - 6 min drive
  • Victoria Fisherman's Wharf - 7 min drive
  • Victoria Cruise Ship Terminal - 8 min drive

Getting around

  • Victoria, BC (YWH-Victoria Inner Harbour Seaplane Base) - 9 min drive

Restaurants

  • Tim Hortons - 7 min walk
  • Red Robin Gourmet Burgers - 9 min walk
  • Uptown Bistro - 15 min walk
  • Hecklers Bar & Grill - 17 min walk
  • Starbucks - 9 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does City Centre Secret Surprise. As low as $150.00 nite. Avail immediately have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.2/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kimberley P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Had a great stay!
Gary was great, would definitely recommend!
Stayed 10 nights in Dec 2021

8/10 Good

Andrea E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Thinks of Everything
Gary is a very considerate hands on host. He thinks of everything that could possibly make your stay functional and comfortable. We arrived after 2 full days of travel to a fridge stocked with food to take us through a few days which was incredibly helpful and appreciated.
Stayed 8 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jason N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place, friendly host.
The property is in a quiet neighborhood. The patio is awesome. The house is well stocked and clean. It truly has everything you need. I look forward to visiting here in the future.
Stayed 23 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

kim c.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Central location
Very welcoming host, provided kitchen essentials coffee, fruit, bread, milk etc. for first day convenience. Short walk to the Gallopping Goose trail. Excellent stay!
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Ovidiu P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What do you want?
It was an important encounter with another person from the other side of the world. All I was really thinking of was how the time was going to pass with this person... Well... it passed way too fast. I wanted to spend much more time with her... She is a person that can never be forgotten. We were comfortable in this place. It has more than you really need. The jacuzzi was a very enjoyable part of the experience... Especially with the candles we lit around it...
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2019

About the host

Hosted by Gary Brailsford.

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Prairie boy. Left home at 13 on my first Harley Davidson. Rough necked in Oil fields in Manitoba, Wyoming, & Gulf of Mexico. Joined USN in Galveston, Texas, Cdn Navy in Regina, Sask, & British Submarines Service, in Portsmouth, England.
(23 yrs total) On release, moved aboard boats in Victoria’s inner harbour approx 15 years. Part owner of Famous Harold Street Cafe, Qualified for ‘A’ license Electrical Contractors Certificate in 8 months (vs 8 yrs ) running 2 companies. crash course UBC for Real Estate License, Operated Real Estate offices in Stretched Limousine with full time Chauffeur, Secretary, and son and also aboard 52 ‘ Chris Craft MV “BJ Sixpack” . Sold the last Harley in 2017 .just ended
36 years successfully selling Real Estate on the island

Why they chose this property

1. Free pickup & return from Swartz Bay Ferry or YYJ airport or where ever necessary
2. Free drop off & pickup for your shopping trips etc. ( if I’m available)
3. Maximum 15 minutes walking distance to all shopping or anything you will ever need
4. My fully furnished home with every kitchen appliance, separate bedroom TVs (3), heating and air conditioning set to your personal temperature.
5. Priced far below competition with all the extra services supplied
6. When you are here, you are my only guests in residence
7. No where else in the city can you find all these amenities
8. This home is cleaned by a one time military drill sargeant ... me
9. Very easy going congenial
host always available
10. I want to meet you. Peoples stories are the most interesting subject. never too old to learn . for more, see below

What makes this property unique

jacuzzi and separate shower,
sauna and hot tub, outside bar. private outside swings for conversation, reading, relaxing .. even sleeping.
flat screens in each bedroom plus living room, full kitchen with EVERY appliance, temperature set to your liking, air conditioned , sleep peacefully in 1500 denier sheets, separate setting under grape arbour, (morning coffees) even in the rain, free parking 15 steps from entrance, smoking allowed in garden, monitored 24 hours by ADT for fire protection and safety, complete bar facilities for all your guests in living room and outside patio. electric dart board, blue ray speakers for your phones music selections, commercial sized washer and dryer with dry cleaning abilities, sewing machine, iron and board, complete operational supplies ie, paper products. soaps, shampoos, garbage bags, cleaning gear, just bring your tooth brush... (toothpaste supplied.. 😀) loads of storage for longer stays, and cleaned by an ex drill sargeant . me. Small pet ? Ask.
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